Guarantees of origin specify the energy source from which electricity is produced. They serve to enable users of electricity to support the production of energy with renewable sources within the definition of the EU directive 2009/28/EC.

Landsvirkjun is involved in various social projects and follows a policy of providing grants to good causes. The company has supported a number of causes, including various charities, cultural and educational projects and sports and leisure activities.

Landsvirkjun has erected it's first wind turbine in an area known as "Hafið" near Búrfell Power Station. Thanks to rapid technological development wind energy is fast becoming a viable option when it comes to environmentally friendly power.

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Landsvirkjun is one of Europe´s leading renewable energy companies

Landsvirkjun provides green energy at competitive prices. The Company is 100% owned by the Icelandic State with 50 years of experience generating electricity from hydro and geothermal power sources. Landsvirkjun is Iceland´s largest producer of electricity, holding over 75% market share

in domestic electricity generation and is one of the ten largest renewable energy companies in Europe. The role of Landsvirkjun is to maximise return from energy sources entrusted to the company with focus on sustainability, efficiency and value creation.